Quest MT330 Getting Started Guide

This is a guide to get you started with Quest MT330. Please read and understand it completely before using Quest MT330. Other helpful resources are available in the how to section of this website.

Contents of the box

Quest MT330 PINpad

USB Cable

Wrist Lanyard

Support Information Card

Compatible Smartphone & Tablet Devices

Quest MT330 supports a wide selection of devices on the market and will support more as they become available. For an up to date list, please see here.

Key Features

1

Power / Sleep Button

2

Magnetic Swipe Channel

3

Smart (Chip) Card Acceptor

4

PIN Entry Keyboard

5

Display

6

microUSB Connector

7

Battery Cover

8

Lanyard Attachement

9

Charger Contacts

10

Serial Label

Wrist Lanyard

The MT330 lanyard can be a convenient aid to pull MT330 out of your pocket or put over your wrist freeing your hands to hold other objects.

Thread the small loop of the lanyard through the hole in MT330 so that it pokes through the other end.

Feed the large loop of the lanyard back through the small loop and pull through. Complete.

Charging

Before first use, please fully charge MT330. Connect the provided USB cable into a computer's USB port or plug the cable into a 5V USB Power Adapter and plug it into a AC (Mains) power outlet and turn on. Now connect the micro USB end of the cable into MT330. MT330 will turn on when charging, this is normal. A full battery charge will take approximately 3 hours.

Warning: Output from Power Adapter must not exceed 5V.

Note: 5V USB Power Adapters are readily available for purchase from most electronics retailers, alternatively, you can be purchase a 'Quest Certified' 5V USB Power Adapter directly from Quest. Contact Quest for more information.

Battery

MT330 is fitted with a 500mAh Lithium Ion Battery. To maximise the Battery life span, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often. Partial discharge on Li-ion is fine; there is no memory effect and the battery does not need periodic full discharge cycles to prolong life.

Run time*

State

Active

Transaction performed by Chip Card

200 transactions

Sleep

MT330 is asleep, ready to wake

2 days

Off

MT330 is off

6 months

* Run times are estimates and only possible under optimal conditions. Based on using new, fully charged battery.

Note: If required, a new Battery can be fitted by the owner. Only use genuine Quest replacement batteries.

Status Indicator

When the device is ON and idle, the Battery Status will be displayed in the top right hand corner.

Battery fully charged

Battery partially depleted

Battery depleted - Recharge now!

Battery recharging / connected to Power

Important Information - Product Storage

Do not store the MT330 device for extended periods with a depleted battery. Doing so may result in permanent damage to the battery or the device.

If storing the device for longer than 7 days, fully recharge the device, followed by a recharge every 6 months.

Battery is fully charged and can be left untouched for 6 months

Battery is low and should be charged before long term storage

Battery is depleted and must be charged prior to being stored

Power / Sleep Button

To Turn On

Press and hold the button located at the top of MT330 for 3 seconds until you hear a beep tone, then release the button. The LCD will turn on.

To Sleep

Press and release the button to ‘Sleep’ MT330. Note: A transaction started by your device will wake MT330 from its ‘Sleep’ state.

To Turn Off

There are 2 options to turn off MT330.

As MT330 is entering 'Sleep', select ENTER on the MT330 keypad.

The MT330 will then show that it is powering off.

Alternatively, press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the LCD turns off.

Note: You will need to wait 5 seconds after turning off before attempting to turn MT330 back ON.

Restart

If for some reason MT330 will not respond, hold down the ‘Cancel’ button and press the ‘8’ button to perform a cold restart. This function will also run the MT330's power on self tests.

Status Indicator

Taking Card Payments

To use the MT330 to perform a credit or debit card transaction, you will need to download the Quest 'Pocket Pay' app and download it on your chosen smartphone or tablet.

See here for detailed instructions on how to download and use the Pocket Pay app.

TYPICAL Transaction

You, the Merchant, ‘Tenders’ the transaction in the app (on your Host device)

You hand over MT330 to your customer

The customer follows the on screen prompts

Insert or Swipe Card

Select Account (‘1’ : CHQ, ‘2’ : SAV, ‘3’ : CR)*

Enter PIN & Press ‘Enter’

Remove Card (for Chip cards only)

Customer returns MT330 to Merchant

Merchant issues a receipt if required (either printed or digital copy sent via SMS or email)

Transaction complete

* Account selection is not required in all markets.

TAPPING A CONTACTLESS CARD

Cards with contactless capabilities can be accepted by tapping them on the rear of the Quest MT330.

Where the contactless logo is shown on the rear of the Quest MT330, simply hold the card over the logo until all 4 indicator lights are shown and the Quest MT330 beeps. The transaction result can then be viewed on the Quest MT330 display on the front of the unit.

inserting a chip card

Cards with a chip will be required to be inserted into MT330.

The ‘Chip’ on the card must be orientated upwards as shown below. The card must be inserted fully into MT330 until it stops. Leave the card inserted until prompted on the display to remove the card.

swiping a card

Cards without a chip or cards with a faulty chip will be required to be swiped.

The magnetic stripe on the card must be orientated upwards as shown below. The card can be swiped in either direction. Swipe the card along the bottom edge of the slot with a smooth action. One pass through the slot should be adequate to read the card successfully. If the card cannot be read, MT330 will prompt for the card to be swiped again.

PIN ENTRY

When required, MT330 will prompt the Customer to enter their card's PIN. PIN entry should always be completed on the MT330's secure keypad.

The ‘5’ Button includes raised pips to assist the visually impaired to enter their PIN.

ACCOUNT SELECTION

If required, MT330 will ask the Customer to select an Account for the transaction. Each account will have a corresponding numeric button.

For Cheque (CHQ) Account - Press 1

For Savings (SAV) Account - Press 2

For Credit (CR) Account - Press 3

CANCEL BUTTON

Pressing ‘Cancel’ (red button) at any stage before the customer enters their PIN, will void that transaction. Also use ‘Cancel’ to decline a prompt / question posed by MT330.

CLEAR BUTTON

Pressing ‘Clear’ (yellow button) at any stage before the customer enters their PIN, will void that transaction. Pressing ‘Clear’ during PIN entry will clear all PIN numbers to allow PIN entry again.

ENTER BUTTON

‘Enter’ (green button) is used to accept a prompt / question posed by MT330.

Receipt PRINTING

Paper receipts can be printed using the supported Bluetooth printers.

To learn how to operate your printer, refer to the Printer manufacturers User guide.

For an up to date list of compatible printers, please see here or contact the Support team.

GENUINE ACCESSORIES

REPLACEMENT BATTERY

If required, a replacement Lithium-Ion battery can be installed in MT330.

Part Name:

Part Number:

Quest MT330 Li-ion Battery

270-0007-01

RECHARGE CRADLE

The MT330 cradle contains charge contacts that connect directly to the outside of MT330. Simply drop in MT330 and walk away. Connect the MT330 Cradle using a standard 5V microUSB cable (supplied with MT330). Contact Quest for more information.

5V USB POWER SUPPLY

A convenient charging method is using the 'Quest Certified' 5V USB Power Adapter plugged into a AC (Mains) power outlet. Contact Quest for more information.

CONTACTLESS

To accept Contactless payments, an optional accessory is required to be attached to MT330. Speak to Sales if you would like to upgrade your terminal to include contactless card and mobile acceptance.

CARE

Care should be taken to avoid excessive dust / dirt / fluff / foreign objects to enter the Smart card slot. Using the Quest Carry Pouch can drastically reduce foreign material entering the device. Do not used damaged cards or cards with foreign objects attached (eg. sticky tape, stickers etc).

CLEANING

Turn off MT330 (press and hold the Power button) before cleaning. Use a clean, micro fibre cloth to gently wipe the display and the case when required. Additionally, please ensure you:

Avoid charging the Battery in strong heat or extreme cold environment. The battery has its optimum performance in an ambient temperature of 0°C to +45°C. Do not store the Battery near a fire or heat source. Never try to open the Battery as it contains substances that may be harmful if swallowed or allowed to come into contact with unprotected skin. Never short-circuit the Battery, as it may overheat and cause a fire. Keep it away from jewellery and other metal objects. Never dispose of the Battery in a fire. It could explode and release harmful substances into the environment. Never dispose of the Battery with your regular waste. Speak to your local authority about Battery collection.

Storage - Store MT330 in a cool dry place. If in long term storage, the battery must be fully charged before storage and the battery level must be periodically checked and recharged every 6 months to avoid damage to the MT330 or its battery.

Do not disassemble MT330 or its accessories. If service or repair is required, contact Support to organise for the unit to be returned. If the unit is disassembled this will void the warranty and will render the device inoperable.

LOST OR STOLEN DEVICES

If your MT330 gets stolen, please call the Support team immediately for remote deactivation. Acting promptly will help to reduce any potential for fraud.

END OF LIFE

At end of life, your MT330 must be returned for secure disposal. MT330 contains sensitive bank details. Contact the Support team to arrange for MT330 to be returned and disposed of securely.